Thinking about trying to track down a birthyear Jaguar
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Thinking about trying to track down a birthyear Jaguar
Anyone know what Jaguars were available in 1989, an old catalog or something would be cool. Trying to see what models were being sold at that point and what colors were availible.
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Re: Thinking about trying to track down a birthyear Jaguar
I think you'd be limited to Japanese ones, 60s reissues. The original US-run had ended although I think they sold them until 1982 or thereabouts, and the American Vintage-line didn't include offsets by then, if I'm not mistaken.
The Japanese stuff is excellent quality though, and the earlier the better according to many, so an 1989 MIJ should be a great guitar at a not yet exorbinant price, if you can manage to find one. Serial number for 1989-1990 was in the I+6 digits-range, if this guitar is any indication.
The Japanese stuff is excellent quality though, and the earlier the better according to many, so an 1989 MIJ should be a great guitar at a not yet exorbinant price, if you can manage to find one. Serial number for 1989-1990 was in the I+6 digits-range, if this guitar is any indication.
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Re: Thinking about trying to track down a birthyear Jaguar
This.Ceylon wrote: ↑Thu May 20, 2021 6:53 amI think you'd be limited to Japanese ones, 60s reissues. The original US-run had ended although I think they sold them until 1982 or thereabouts, and the American Vintage-line didn't include offsets by then, if I'm not mistaken.
The Japanese stuff is excellent quality though, and the earlier the better according to many, so an 1989 MIJ should be a great guitar at a not yet exorbinant price, if you can manage to find one. Serial number for 1989-1990 was in the I+6 digits-range, if this guitar is any indication.
Fender Japan serial numbers for 1989 should be:
H + 6 digits (1988-1989)
I + 6 digits (1989-1990)
J + 6 digits (1989-1990)
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Re: Thinking about trying to track down a birthyear Jaguar
I went through this same process when I wanted a birth year ('86) Jag.
Because the serial numbers are nonspecific to year and cover a range, the only way to be sure is to take the neck off and check for the pencil mark, but I found that the few 80's offsets on the market were typically from sellers who weren't interested in that.
Also, 80's MIJ offsets were already asking stupid prices by the time I was searching, and I'm sure it's worse now. I was seeing $2000 asking prices a couple years ago. I did see one Mustang around $1500 but the seller didn't want to confirm the date on the neck on that one either.
Because the serial numbers are nonspecific to year and cover a range, the only way to be sure is to take the neck off and check for the pencil mark, but I found that the few 80's offsets on the market were typically from sellers who weren't interested in that.
Also, 80's MIJ offsets were already asking stupid prices by the time I was searching, and I'm sure it's worse now. I was seeing $2000 asking prices a couple years ago. I did see one Mustang around $1500 but the seller didn't want to confirm the date on the neck on that one either.
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Re: Thinking about trying to track down a birthyear Jaguar
If anyone ever spots a birth year Jag for me please PM me.
Birth year…1947. Good luck with that one!
Birth year…1947. Good luck with that one!
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Re: Thinking about trying to track down a birthyear Jaguar
I found one for you but you may not like the price.
It'll set you back $33k and I don't want to know how much shipping might cost.
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Re: Thinking about trying to track down a birthyear Jaguar
You have much better chance than I would considering they weren’t made until 15 years after I was born in 1947.
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Re: Thinking about trying to track down a birthyear Jaguar
I wanted a birth year Jazzmaster. 1982. They made 1 - and it was for a retiring Fender employee. Ah well.
Guess I'll have to buy a 1982 Fender Bullet
Guess I'll have to buy a 1982 Fender Bullet
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Re: Thinking about trying to track down a birthyear Jaguar
Those cars are pure *Pimp*mbene085 wrote: ↑Thu Jun 17, 2021 1:17 pmI found one for you but you may not like the price.
It'll set you back $33k and I don't want to know how much shipping might cost.
I don't think it's possible to roll around in one of those and not instantly command respect.
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Re: Thinking about trying to track down a birthyear Jaguar
I had the same idea for a birth year Jaguar, and was born in 1965. After looking at vintage prices, I now have an American Vintage 65 on my wall instead. Close enough